Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 881st out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 24% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong position, indicating the pairing sits comfortably above the median performer. The CPU holds an 81st percentile ranking against all CPUs, and the GPU matches that with an identical 81st percentile against all GPUs, showing a balanced pairing where neither component drags the other down. In practical terms, this rank means the combo is not at the bleeding edge of performance, but it is firmly in the upper tier of systems capable of running the game, with data showing it clears the 60 FPS threshold at multiple settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The 881st rank out of 3,700 combos translates to roughly the 76th percentile of all tested systems for Evolve. That is a meaningful distinction: the combo is not in the top 10%, but it outperforms about three-quarters of the field. The data suggests this is a high-end pairing that will not struggle with the game's demands. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29,123 and the GPU's average of 37,648 both sit above their respective median marks, reinforcing the idea that this is a well-above-average system. The GPU's percentile of 81 is particularly telling, as it places the RTX 4070 ahead of most discrete graphics cards in the database, while the CPU's 81st percentile ensures no bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios.

Against the full field of 3,700 combos, the rank of 881 means the system is roughly 24% from the top. This is a strong showing for a game released in 2015, as the hardware is modern relative to the title's age. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo hits 110 FPS average, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 Ultra setting, the average drops to 42 FPS, which is below the threshold, but the system compensates by offering playable frame rates at High settings (61 FPS) at that resolution. The rank reflects this versatility—it is a combo that can handle 4K at reduced settings, 1440p at maximum quality, and 1080p with massive headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is closely matched by several processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average score of 29,093, a mere 0.1% difference, meaning a system with that chip would behave nearly identically in Evolve. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29,245 (0.4% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270 (0.5% higher), both of which are within a rounding error of the 5800X's 29,123. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, with a score of 28,940, is 0.6% lower, so it would deliver marginally lower frame rates in CPU-bound moments. In practice, swapping the 5800X for any of these would not change the gaming experience in Evolve; the delta is under 1% across the board, which is imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly tight. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37,628 (0.1% higher than the RTX 4070's 37,648), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507 (0.4% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% higher at 38,135, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% lower at 37,157. These deltas are small enough that all four alternatives would produce essentially the same frame rates as the RTX 4070 in Evolve. A user with an RX Vega 56 would see average FPS within a few frames of the RTX 4070 at any given resolution and preset. The RTX 4080 Mobile might edge out a few extra frames, but the difference would be negligible at the 60 FPS threshold. This means the RTX 4070 is not uniquely positioned; several other GPUs in the database offer comparable performance for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates at Low (100 FPS), Medium (77 FPS), and High (61 FPS) settings. Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are playable with an average of 74 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, so the system can run the game at maximum quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29,123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29,093) and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29,270). These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 significantly faster than the RX Vega 56?

A: No, the RTX 4070 scores 37,648 in average benchmarks, which is only 0.4% higher than the RX Vega 56's 37,507. In Evolve, the frame rate difference would be minimal, likely within a few FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with max settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 110 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at playable settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum FPS is 116, and at 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 66 FPS. The only playable setting with a reported minimum below 60 is 3840x2160 High, where the average is 61 FPS but no minimum is listed.

The Verdict

The data is clear: this PC can run Evolve, and it does so well at most settings. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 61 FPS average. That is right at the playable threshold, so it is technically playable but leaves little margin for drops. At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS at all four settings—Low (176 FPS), Medium (136 FPS), High (107 FPS), and Ultra (74 FPS)—making Ultra the optimal choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1920x1080, every setting is playable, with Ultra hitting 110 FPS average and Low reaching 262 FPS, meaning the combo is overkill for 1080p gaming. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the system exceeds it at every resolution except 4K Ultra. For a game from 2015, this hardware is more than sufficient; the bottleneck only appears at the absolute maximum settings on a 4K display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo starts at 262 FPS on Low, drops to 203 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 173 and maximum of 234), then to 159 FPS on High, and finally 110 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 59 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High is 44 FPS, and High to Ultra is 49 FPS. This shows that each preset tier costs roughly 40-60 FPS at 1080p, with the system maintaining high triple-digit numbers even at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the numbers are lower but still strong: Low runs at 176 FPS, Medium at 136 FPS (min 116, max 157), High at 107 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 40 FPS, Medium to High is 29 FPS, and High to Ultra is 33 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further: Low delivers 100 FPS, Medium 77 FPS (min 66, max 89), High 61 FPS, and Ultra 42 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 19 FPS, which is the largest relative drop across all resolutions, indicating that Ultra at 4K is particularly demanding.

The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings at each resolution: 173 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. These minimums are all above the 60 FPS threshold, which suggests that even in the most demanding scenes, the system holds up at Medium settings. The maximum FPS figures follow a similar pattern, with 234 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. Notably, the 4K Medium minimum of 66 FPS is only 6 FPS above the playable threshold, so there is some risk of dips below 60 in heavy scenes, but the average of 77 FPS provides a buffer. The lack of min/max data for other presets means we cannot assess frame time consistency beyond Medium, but the averages alone paint a picture of a system that is very capable across the board.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best setting is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, that is Ultra, with an average of 110 FPS. This gives the player maximum visual fidelity while still having nearly double the playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense firefights. At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, delivering 74 FPS average. This is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the ideal choice for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor. At 3840x2160, the best setting is High, which hits 61 FPS average. This is barely above the threshold, so while it is technically the best playable setting, it offers minimal headroom. For a more consistent experience at 4K, Medium at 77 FPS would be a safer choice, but the data supports High as the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. The pattern shows that the system can run Evolve at maximum settings up to 1440p, but at 4K, it requires a step down to High to maintain playability.